According to a Galaxy Poll released last month, a growing majority of Australians - 62% - believe that same-sex couples should have the right to marry.
The Greens are continuing to build support in the Parliament for their Marriage Equality Amendment Bill which will enshrine the right for all couples to marry.
As the next step in this campaign the Greens have moved a motion in the House of Representatives calling on Parliament to acknowledge the widespread public support for marriage equality and asking MPs to consult with their constituents to see for themselves just how much community attitudes have changed. The motion will be debated in Parliament on Monday, November 15.
The Netherlands, Belgium, Norway, Spain, Canada and South Africa and many states in the United States have already legislated for marriage equality.
Here in Australia both the major parties are opposed to change but more and more, people like Anna Bligh and Mark Arbib, Warren Entsch and Mal Washer are calling for a progressive approach, amending the Marriage Act is the next logical step towards marriage equality.
The Greens are asking all Autralians to ask their local members to participate in the debate
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